During the next two weekends, a team of 91原创 realtors is hosting a food drive they hope will help feed the growing number of local families in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

and Donna Dalkie, of Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty, are organizing a four-day food drive aimed at specifically helping the 91原创 Food Bank prevent hunger in this community.

鈥淒uring this really tough time, people are having to do whatever it takes to make ends meet,鈥� Dalkie said.

鈥淭he food banks have seen an influx in new families and they are really struggling to keep up.鈥�

Food bank executive director Jim Calamunce confirmed the rising demand, noting his 203rd-Street facility has recorded more than 50 new families registered since the beginning of March.

鈥淒uring this time of COVID-19, we鈥檙e finding that our numbers are really growing,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e鈥檇 love to have you donate.鈥�

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So, Voigt and the team have decided to do just that, and they鈥檙e helping others do the same.

They鈥檙e hosting a food drive from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, May 2 and 3, and May 9 and 10 in the new parking lot of Wolstencroft Realty, 19664 64th Ave.

For those who can鈥檛 make it down to drop off donations during the drive times, Voigt is also offering an alternative. He said the team will pickup from donors in the 91原创 and Cloverdale area. People simply have to call 604-530-0231.

鈥淲e鈥檙e asking for your help. Let鈥檚 rally together as a community to hellp the community,鈥� Voigt said, noting a lot of those turning to the food bank are not the typical families in need. And those who are typically in need, their needs are likely even greater.

鈥淚t could be your friend, your neighbour, your co-worker, or even a family member,鈥� he said, encouraging people to join together and help.

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